ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In recent years, the ancient Chinese martial arts have seen a revival with a resurgence of concern over good health. Many practice Tai Chi, a breathing exercise, but few realize it is a fighting method, an ancient secret divulged by Peter Jaw in his new book, Tai Ji Quan: Theory, Practice & Fighting Methods (now available through AuthorHouse).
Known as a widely practiced form of breathing that is known to help arthritis, Tai Ji Quan or Tai Chi was actually created as new method of combat. Developed by Chen Wang Ting, a Chinese general from the 1600s, the method was brought to Beijing by Yang Lu Chan, who remained an undefeated warrior. His success made Tai Ji Quan widely popular.
In his book, Jaw shows readers how to study and practice this "explosive and powerful" fighting style. Tai Ji Quan explains and offers examples of the 13 postures from which the style is derived. Jaw details the specific directions for each move and the reasons behind the stringent practice. He extends his manual by showing readers how to derive even more methods from the moves they have learned while using hundreds of examples for a clear, concise explanation. In addition to his comprehensive discourse, Jaw offers the first 16 postures of Chen Chang Xing's old routine, which is said to be the original form that Yang Lu Chan studied.
Whether people want to know how Tai Chi moves are designed or need a compact guide to how it works, Tai Ji Quan is a unique book that is an essential tool to study this powerful martial art.
Jaw has studied martial arts since his youth. For more than 25 years, he has studied and perfected various methods and studied with several masters in Taiwan. He has written two other books, A Winner's Guide to Life, Meditation and Martial Arts and The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts Volume 1 (both available through AuthorHouse).
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